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Sales Manager (General)

Sales
Sales Managers
Business Development / Sales Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

At a Glance

Sales Manager (General) earns an average of $94,463/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.8–4.2 years. Top skills: Sales, Sales Management, Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$94,463/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3.8–4.2 years

Job Postings

93

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Sales Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$138,060/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (9)

Sales Management

5.0

Selling Techniques

5.0

Marketing

5.0

Sales Prospecting

5.0

Outside Sales

5.0

Market Share

4.9

Market Trend

4.9

Sales Strategy

4.9

Sales Process

4.9

Common Skills (20)

Sales

5.0

Management

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Operations

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Presentations

5.0

Planning

4.9

Self-Motivation

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.9

Coaching

4.9

Problem Solving

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.9

Coordinating

4.9

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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